AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoColombia Security Shock: Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as president, but a car bomb hit a toll plaza on the Pan-American Highway in the southwest the next day, with the army blaming dissident FARC splinter groups and warning of more explosive searches. U.S.-Colombia Pivot: Washington also pledged $1 billion in security assistance tied to de la Espriella’s hardline promise to crush “narco-terrorism,” signaling a fast reset in ties after years of friction. Diplomacy Repositioning: Colombia moved to recognize Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara, opening the door to deeper political and potential trade cooperation. Brazil Courts & Crypto: Brazil’s top court blocked Jair Bolsonaro from seeing his sons on Father’s Day, while the central bank ordered crypto exchanges to delay some foreign transfers to curb fraud. Cuba Under Pressure: Cuba’s courts upheld long prison sentences for political prisoners, and cultural workers describe daily life and rehearsals under severe blackouts and shortages. Argentina Sports & Culture: Jorge Messi, father and longtime agent of Lionel Messi, died at 68, while rugby headlines kept Argentina in the spotlight after a tense Springboks win.
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